Bustle By Caroline Burke 7/22/2019
The whole point of a vacation, for many people, is that it's supposed to be worry-free. But recent reports about tainted alcohol in popular travel destinations are a reminder that being prepared and aware of the risks is an absolute must. If you're worrying about how to drink safely on vacation, the good news is that there is plenty of solid advice available — but most of it requires a tiny bit of preparation.
According to CBS News, 19 people have died in Costa Rica in the last several weeks after drinking what Costa Rican authorities believe was tainted alcohol. The Costa Rican government has since confiscated approximately 30,000 bottles of alcohol that are suspected to contain toxic amounts of methanol. Via CBS News, the brands of these bottles include: Guaro Montano, Guaro Gran Apache, Aguardiente Estrella, Aguardiente Barón Rojo, Aguardiente Timbuka and Molotov Aguardiente. The investigation is still ongoing, CBS reports, and Costa Rican authorities have stated to the network that all information on the deaths is "preliminary."
Watching out for tainted alcohol is just one of many ways you can keep yourself safe while still enjoying your vacation. So if you're in the midst of planning your next vacation, here's what you should take into consideration to make sure you're drinking as safely and enjoyably as possible on your trip:
Do Your Research On The Place You're Visiting
Only Drink Cocktails That You Can Watch Being Made
Bring Drink Test Strips With You
Consider Opting For Canned Or Bottled Drinks
Bring Your Own Alcohol
Make A Plan For The Worst Case Scenario
Check For Travel Advisories Before You Go
Seek Medical Attention ASAP If You Feel Strange
Watch Out For Unregulated Alcohol
Avoid Surprisingly Cheap Liquor
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Keep Altitude & Temperature In Mind
Check In With Yourself & Your Friends
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